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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1927
Page
7
An advertisement claims Moone's Emerald OM offers a swift fix for swollen veins. It touts a two ounce dose from first class source stores and promises noticeable improvement, asserting the product is harmless yet potent against chronic vein issues. Money-back guarantees and retailer endorsements are included to boost credibility.
Holyoke Street Railway wins after Supreme Court rescript denies rehearing by Interstate Bugs gs corporation. Case centers on bus company carrying passengers between the city and Greenfield without local licenses. Street railway argues Massachusetts law violation. bus firm seeks injunction against prosecutions.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a simple painless corn remover. It claims instant ache relief and easy removal of hard and soft corns as well as corn between toes and calluses, with a small bottle costing only a few cents at drug stores.
Five divorce actions were filed in Superior court with all petitioners women. May Seymour Harris of Danbury seeks a name change and asserts her husband deserted her in 1924 after a 1919 marriage. Helen Cotcord of Greenwich seeks alimony custody and cruelty allegations against Cecil Cotcord. Elizabeth H. Emmett of Greenwich seeks alimony and a name change against Francis H. Emmett with cruelty cited. Marion B. Russell of New York city sues Edward J. Russell alleging temperance issues cruelty and desertion. Miriam H. Barton of Fairfield seeks alimony against Frederick F. Tilt alleging desertion in 1911 marriage.
William Sabine of 786 Main Street, an employee of the Post Publishing company, was awarded expenses for an operation and compensation during disability. In a ruling by Compensation Commissioner EK Buckingham, Sabine, who worked in the composing room, injured July 29, 1926 while lifting a metal pail, will receive $11.20, half his earnings, as the operation is arranged.
Charies d Emery a Stamford lecturer filed a Superior court action against Michael Frattarell and Joseph Smith seeking 2000 dollars. He says the January 26 1927 taxi crash in Stamford caused injuries and damaged motion picture slides worth 76 dollars. He was en route to Had donfield New Jersey to lecture for a 100 dollar honorarium.
Boston Feb 28 AP The state House sustained Gov Fuller's veto of making Plymouth firemen permanent. Vote 114 to 103, short of two thirds. Senate action over veto led to a letter from the governor thanking supporters and alleging Senator Bliss of Malden was employed by Tenney Electric Lighting to represent them. Senator Eliya denied on the floor.
Rear Admiral Charity O'Neil, U. S. Navy retired, died in the naval hospital at Chelsea Miss today. Born in Manchester England March 36 1842 he entered the navy as master mate in 1861 and served on the sloop Cumberland during the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clarke. From 1897 to 1904 he headed the naval bureau of ordnance and became a rear admiral in 1901.
The Frank Miller Lumber Company filed suit in Superior Court claiming damages of 2000 dollars from Johanna and Elizabeth Cook of Stamford. A prior judgment of 1159.45 dollars was awarded on February 17, 1928 and allegedly not paid.
The Chamber of Commerce and the Advertising club held a joint luncheon at the Stratfield hotel yesterday. John Howie Wright of New York, editor of Postage, addressed members of the two clubs about advertising in all states and avenues.
Fifteen year old Mille Mackenfuas of Florida, dreaming of opera stardom, will study under Madame Schumann Heink after her current concert tour. The famous contralto was struck by the girl’s soprano promise and family background likeness to her own early years. Emile, a Charleston born German descendant and church choir soloist, is a high school sophomore with no formal music training.
Milton C Work discusses bid logic for hands with quick tricks in Auction Bridge. It outlines when side tricks are required based on Ace King quick tricks, with examples of no bid and stronger bids, and previews subsequent hands for study tomorrow.
A brief promotional line urges listeners to follow counter indications to achieve top results at minimal cost. The message implies guidance for achieving quality outcomes with little expenditure. It mirrors a period style ad voice promoting economical efficiency.
Tokyo Feb 28 AP The household department announced Prince Chichibu would not return to England for further study and will stay in Japan until Empress Nagako’s accouchement, expected in September. Without a male heir the crown rests on Chichibu. if none is born the Emperor may permit completing his education abroad.
New Haven feb 18 secretary of labor james j davis saved the petition to her step father k s mahakian of west haven from deportation rubina gurdgian a 15 year old armenian girl held atellis island was in need of treatment for trachoma an eye disease she arrived at ellis island recently from categage she has been separated from her mother for 11 years
Putnam February 28 AP In Grosvenordale a 28 year old woman, Mrs Aurora Mailloux, died several hours after being struck by a car. The accident occurred as she stepped from her automobile in front of her home. Vehicle driven by William Vincellet, a Putnam automobile dealer, could not avoid the impact.
Geraldine Farrar’s planned birthday celebration for her father Sydney Farrar in Ridgefield was called off due to his illness. Farrar, 45, was to be honored today but remained in New York with Miss Farrar spending the day away from home.
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